US, Israel Only States to Vote Against Lifting Blockade on Cuba

Screenshot: TeleSurThe U.N. General Assembly has voted 191 to 2 for the lifting of the U.S. blockade on Cuba as the United States and Israel were the only countries to vote against the resolution.

Delegate after delegate called for the end of the blockade, highlighting the progressive and positive role Cuba plays in the international community.

Speaking at the General Assembly, titled, "Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the United States of America against Cuba," the representative of African states called the hardline stance taken by the current U.S. administration against Cuba as being "a step backward" that hampers Cuba's sustainable development.

He recalled Cuba's proud history on the African continent, actively participating in liberation struggles and its ongoing contribution to improving healthcare.

“The people of Africa will continue to remember this contribution,” he said, adding that Cuba has long been a responsible member of the international community.